A question to the panel

Now that I officially live in a van, what’s the shit/shower/shave/maybe workout plan? I can get wifi, coffee, and oily, sad croissants at Starbucks, but the Starbucks bathroom shower of shame has limited appeal. Here are some ideas, chime in if you’re a seasoned road warrior/Matt Foley/

Preferred option for myself is river/stream/lake nearby. Do asap i.o.w. still hot and sweaty so any water will do- even the river in Lot 5 at Whistler which is amongst the coldest of waters.

Second option is bike wash hose. Trail heads or bike shops often have these to use. Works well and a good opportunity to put on a show for the ladies (or men if that's your thing). Con is you can't get naked.

Third is cheap motel. Every now and then spring for a little luxury. Remind yourself you're human.

Fourth. Her place. Only fourth cause I'm ugly and it never happens. But my mind goes there sometimes when the bike wash hose is down my chamois… one day dammit.

Use the bumper-dumper to fertilize a vegetable garden in a flat trailer you tow behind the van. Hawk the goods at local farmers markets or YMCA parking lots.Take smoke baths over campfires. You'll avoid the skin diseases from the river AND still get to meet the local law enforcement!

So I hook up the curtain, put the plastic container on a towel on the floor, warm up some water in large pot ( 2 gallons is enough usually) and drop the shower pump in it when ready. Enjoy short but satisfying shower. Then empty container and let everything dry. Stuff everything back in the container and store away. You're welcome.